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HBO Max-Paramount Plus Bundle Officially Confirmed for 2027

  • HBO Max and Paramount Plus will be bundled from early 2027.
  • The bundle will be discounted, but its price is not yet known.
  • Skydance says the services have 203 million subscribers combined.

Skydance has confirmed that HBO Max and Paramount Plus will be offered together in a discounted streaming bundle from early 2027. The deal brings two major services under one subscription and could be an initial step towards a more unified offering, though neither a price nor plans to…

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Skydance details plans to cut $6B in costs, sets streaming bundle for early next year

  • Skydance targets $6 billion in savings over three years.
  • HBO Max and Paramount+ are due to bundle early next year.
  • The merger brings $87 billion in gross debt.

Skydance outlined plans to save $6 billion over three years following its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, and said it will bundle HBO Max and Paramount+ early next year. The merged company is counting on streaming to support growth as it integrates its businesses and competes with established…

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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang: Former dishwasher who became the rock star of tech – but couldn’t resist a pretty young face

  • Nvidia chief Jensen Huang faces scrutiny over a reported affair.
  • The executive involved is described by the US government as a Chinese spy.
  • Nvidia has grown from a 1993 start-up to a $4.3 trillion company.

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang’s reputation has come under pressure after reports of an affair with a technology executive whom the US government says is a Chinese spy. The story has drawn attention because Huang is a high-profile figure whose leadership has been closely associated with Nvidia’s rise,…

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The Best New Video Games of 2026 (So Far)

  • Polygon shares an unranked selection of notable 2026 games.
  • Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave can take over 100 hours to complete.
  • The Blood of Dawnwalker gives players 30 days to save a family.

Polygon’s mid-year list highlights new games its staff consider worth playing as 2026 enters its final stretch. It is an evolving, unranked selection, rather than a final verdict on the year, and reflects the publication’s interest in both major releases and less widely known games. The article says…

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Inside what led to Will McDonald’s trade request — and the offer Jets turned down

  • Will McDonald has requested a trade from the Jets.
  • His defensive snap share has fallen to 46 per cent.
  • Coach Aaron Glenn says the Jets will not trade him.

Will McDonald has asked to leave the New York Jets, frustrated by a smaller role this season. The request puts pressure on the club to reconsider its position with the NFL trade deadline approaching, though coach Aaron Glenn said the Jets would not trade him. A source confirmed…

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The Oscar-winning 1986 movie Kyle MacLachlan turned down: “Who knew?

  • MacLachlan declined Platoon’s lead role.
  • Charlie Sheen took the part.
  • Platoon earned $138.5 million worldwide.

Kyle MacLachlan turned down the lead role in Oliver Stone’s Platoon, which went to Charlie Sheen and became a major success. He had doubts about the script after his acting debut in David Lynch’s unsuccessful Dune, and was wary of taking another risk. Platoon grossed $138.5 million on…

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Reconditioned MSI QD-OLED gaming monitor drops to $291 until 18 November

  • MSI’s refurbished QD-OLED monitor costs $290.99.
  • The offer runs through 18 November.
  • It pairs 1440p with a 240Hz refresh rate.

MSI’s factory-reconditioned Mag 272QP X24 QD-OLED gaming monitor is discounted to $290.99 at Woot through 18 November. The price is more than $100 below its $399.99 recommended retail price, making a higher-spec OLED screen more affordable for PC gamers. The 27-inch monitor has 1440p resolution and a 240Hz…

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Nintendo of America invests in game preservation to save its history for “future generations”

  • Nintendo is hiring a digital archivist on a 12-month contract.
  • The role will organise records about legacy hardware and software.
  • Interviews will preserve experienced employees’ knowledge.

Nintendo of America is hiring a digital archivist to organise and preserve records about its historical hardware and software. The role reflects a broader effort by game companies to safeguard the development history behind their games, which can otherwise be difficult to find or lost. The 12-month contract…

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2027 Grammys Best Rap Album Front-Runners: Cardi B, Don Toliver & A$AP Rocky

  • Cardi B is the strongest early nomination prospect.
  • Don Toliver and A$AP Rocky are close contenders.
  • Baby Keem, Rapsody, T.I. and veterans could also be nominated.

Cardi B, Don Toliver and A$AP Rocky are presented as the leading contenders for the 2027 Grammy for best rap album, with Cardi the strongest prospect for a nomination. A win would make her the first woman to win the category more than once, but the article says…

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Zangief Actor Olivier Richters Competed in a Street Fighter 6 Tournament Using Zangief, and He’s Actually Pretty Good

  • Richters entered a Dutch Street Fighter 6 tournament as Zangief.
  • He won two sets by disqualification before losing to BlackBeard.
  • The actor says he wants to become an elite Zangief player.

Olivier Richters, the actor who plays Zangief in the 2026 Street Fighter film, entered a Street Fighter 6 tournament in the Netherlands as “TheDutchGiant”, using Zangief in-game. His appearance drew attention from the fighting game community and showed how the film role had inspired him to compete. Richters…